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The Terminology of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Everybody is different, and we encounter a diverse set of people every day. Some of those differences can be seen. Many cannot. Before we can act on D.E.I., we need a shared, working definition of what it actually means.

Four Words, One Framework

How Would You Define These Terms?

Tap each card for a working definition. Think about your own definition first, then see how it compares.

"Diversity is being asked to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance."
Vernā Myers
"Diversity is fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome."
Arthur Chan
A Related Concept

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge another culture by the standards and values of your own, often without realizing you're doing it. It's a natural human default, but an unexamined one can quietly shape how we read students' behavior, communication styles, and even their abilities. Noticing it in yourself is the first step to teaching around it.

Know the Language

Match Each Term to Its Definition

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the framework. These are the specific forms of bias and discrimination you'll hear named most often alongside them. Tap a term, then tap the definition you think matches it.

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Reflect

Making It Personal

Which of the four, diversity, equity, inclusion, or belonging, feels most present in your classroom right now? Which feels least present?
Vernā Myers separates being invited from being included. Where might a student in your class be present, but not truly included?
Can you think of a moment where your own cultural lens shaped how you read a student's behavior?

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom
by Yolande Robinson  ·  Learn & Lead Educational Center